Idyllic Rural Scenes (in colour)

I love the setting that you have captured in this image. Most great entries to this contest had soft lighting and wider landscape views, but this photo is unique in that the lighting is not soft yet still very idyllic, in my eyes. It would be a dream to take a boat ride in this pristine lake in the lush green mountains of the countryside. Great job!

This scene of the morning fog on the river is very unique among the contest entries. The autumn foliage is so beautiful, and it's great to have included the reflection of the foliage on the water in the composition. I wouldn't mind going out on a very cold morning to see a scene like this. Great job!

I really like the scenery in this image, and that it is definitely idyllic even though there is darker lighting compared to your typical idea of an idyllic rural scene. There are also many interesting details that are nice to look at, such as the houses on the meadows, the mist, and sunlight on the mountain peaks. Great job!

Congratulations on third place! Out of all the entries, the scene that you have captured here is one that I would love to visit and walk around the most. The framing of the church with the trees, mountains and footpath is really pleasing to the eye. I love the autumn foliage and rolling hills. Amazing job!

Great job capturing this beautiful rural scene! The soft lighting and peaceful surroundings are beautiful on their own, but the boat and people really helped me to image being here myself. The lack of many different colors helps the eyes relax and focus on the tranquility of the atmosphere, which really ties into the idyllic aspect of the contest theme. I also loved reading your description of the image and getting to know the history behind it. Congratulations on placing second!

Congratulations on winning the contest! There were so many amazing entries that I had to choose the winning shots based on the emotions that they brought in me. Your photo of Willy Lott's Cottage has every aspect of idyllic rural scenes that I had in mind: soft lighting, a cozy building and beautiful natural surroundings. I could imagine this scene to be the setting of a fairy tale, and wouldn't mind walking around the grounds and pretend that I live here. Outstanding job capturing this wonderful scene!

Wow! Your capture of the soft sun rays in Tuscany beats many other shots of the same kind in Italy, in my opinion. You got a great perspective of the villa on the hill and of the layers of the rolling hill ridges. I love the soft pinkish tone here, which really embraces the idyllic aspect of the contest theme. Awesome job!

This image is unique and really stood out among the rest in the contest because of the interesting perspective. I love the colorful sunlight on the horizon, which adds beauty to the cold winter landscape. The lone tree in the center of the photo makes for a wonderful composition, and the sunburst through the branches is a great focal point. Awesome job!